Textron Stampede 900 2017, Repair And Service Manual

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Repair and Service Manual
PROP-SHAFT
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Fig. 1 Front and Rear Prop-Shaft
GENERAL
Power from the engine is transferred to the front differen-
tial by the use of a prop-shaft system.
Prop-shaft Maintenance
Check the U-joints at the ends of the prop-shafts for
excessive play or loose hardware.
Check the mid-shaft bearing for excessive play and for
smooth rotation.
Clean and lubricate the prop-shaft splines, U-joints and
bearings yearly or after the vehicle has been driven
through water deep enough to submerge the prop-shaft.
Grease fittings are provided at the rear U-joint of each
shaft. See RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLU-
IDS on page 168.
The prop-shaft components must be serviced periodically
for optimum engine life and performance. See SCHED-
ULED MAINTENANCE CHART on page 166.
Prop-shaft Removal
Tool List Qty.
Torx Bit, T30 ................................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Socket, 15mm..............................................................1
Wrench, 15mm ............................................................1
Screwdriver, Flat Tip, Large.........................................1
Rag .............................................................................. 1
Wheel Chocks .............................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs..................................................1
1.
Place the vehicle on a flat level surface.
2. Move shifter to the P (park position) and remove the
key from the vehicle.
3. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
4. Remove the skid plate. See Skid Plate Removal on
page 28.
Fig. 2 Mid-Shaft Bearing
5. Remove the nut (4) and bolt (5) securing each side
of the mid-shaft bearing (3) to the frame (Ref. Fig. 1)
(Ref. Fig. 2).
6. Remove bolt (6) and lock nut (7) from the front of the
front prop-shaft (1) where it connects the front differ-
ential (See Fig. 1) (Ref. Fig. 3).
Remove hardware